Kevin W. Vieldhouse

Kevin W. Vieldhouse, age 62, of Wayne New Jersey passed on Friday, March 22, 2024, with the comfort of family and good friends by his side.

Kevin was born to James Vieldhouse and Marilyn Lehmer and attended Eastern Christian School before transferring to Wayne Valley High School to pursue wrestling and by senior year, he became the Passaic County Champion at 141 pounds. He later graduated in 1979.

After High School, Kevin started his boxing career and went on to win the New Jersey Diamond Gloves, and then turned pro under the tutelage of Lou Duva. Kevin's pro boxing career debuted on 2/15/83 and ended with a record of 10-2-3. Kevin was a local hero at the Ice World Arena in Totowa and had several big bouts in Atlantic City.

From boxing, Kevin went onto the New Jersey State Police Academy and after graduating January 15, 1993 he became a New Jersey State Trooper. From there, Kevin climbed the ranks to the elite T.E.A.M.S Unit, various Narcotics Units and the Organized Crime Bureau. He went on to become the Assistant Unit Head of the Street Gang Unit and the Group Supervisor of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas under the D.E.A Newark Division, before ultimately retiring as a Detective Lieutenant for the New Jersey State Police. After retirement, Kevin continued his work with the D.E.A / H.I.D.T.A Newark Division as a Demand Reduction Specialist.

As impressive as Kevin’s professional and athletic accomplishments were, they pale in comparison to the man he was.

Kevin Vieldhouse was a man of integrity. He was determined and had an incredible work ethic. He was honest, loyal, loving and compassionate. He was a devout Christian who loved God and whose faith never wavered. His courage and strength was an inspiration to everyone. To all who knew him, he was the go-to guy; the one that everyone could always count on to be there for them. His unconditional kindness was balanced by his immense strength that he handled with grace. He walked through life with the peace and honor that only God can provide.

Kevin was a loving and protective husband and an incredible provider. He was a role model, a mentor and a friend to his children. When it came to his family, he was selfless, committed, and there was nothing he wouldn’t do for them. His family was above all else. Kevin is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Caprice (Antonelli), his beloved four children; Stephanie Shepard, Kevin Jr Vieldhouse, Korey Vieldhouse and Carli Jo Koller and her husband Stephen Koller, four grandchildren; Kaden, Jayden, Karter, Zander and baby C (due in May), two sisters; Deborah Vieldhouse and Jodi Zaccone (Michael), and his nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a memorial donation please consider donating to Joan Dancy & PALS Foundation.